Moving beyond the spreadsheet struggle: How builders can stay on track

You know that spreadsheets run the show on almost every construction jobsite. Teams use them to manage schedules, RFIs, safety logs and pay apps. All the files get passed around by email or saved on someone’s computer/laptop, and updated whenever there’s time. For years, that worked well enough. But today’s projects are bigger, faster and […]

Balancing Safety & Privacy in Industries

Balancing Workplace Safety and Data Privacy: The Role of Edge Processing in Heavy Industries A sudden hooter buzzes in the control room of a petrochemical plant. On the live safety dashboard, an AI CCTV on the premises detects a worker dangerously close to a restricted area. Within seconds, the site supervisor and safety officer receive […]

Consumer protection minister pours cold water on builders’ licence proposal

Consumer protection minister Kate Dearden sets out the government’s position A dozen or so members of parliament joined a Westminster Hall debate yesterday to vent fury and frustration at the scourge of rogue builders The debate was initiated by Mark Garnier, Conservative MP for Wyre Forest, who said: “What I am seeking to do is […]